Food and Beverage Manager

About Us

At South Side Keppel, we pride ourselves on delivering a refined yet relaxed all-day brunch and dining experience - from signature rosti and artisanal coffee to dinner specials like pan-seared fish and gourmet mains. We strive for consistent quality, warm hospitality, and a memorable atmosphere.

We're now looking for an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead our team and ensure our high standards are consistently met as we grow.

What You'll Do - Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations (front-of-house and back-of-house), ensuring high standards in food quality, presentation, and service.

• Recruit, train, supervise, and manage F&B staff - including service crew, kitchen team, baristas - coordinating staff schedules, performance reviews, and ongoing coaching.

• Collaborate with the kitchen/culinary team to develop and refine the menu (brunch, dinner specials, beverages), keeping it aligned with customer preferences, seasonal availability, and cost targets.

• Manage procurement, inventory, and supplies - monitor stock levels, order ingredients and beverages, control costs, and minimize wastage.

• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and sanitation regulations, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the outlet.

• Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and service recovery when needed.

• Monitor financial performance of the F&B operations - manage budgets, track costs (food, labour, supplies), analyze sales reports, and recommend improvements to maximize profitability.

What We're Looking For - Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Food & Beverage management or a similar supervisory role in a caf/restaurant/hospitality environment.

• Strong leadership and team-management skills - able to recruit, train, lead, and motivate a diverse F&B staff.

• Excellent customer-service orientation, with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Solid knowledge of inventory management, budgeting, cost control, vendor relations, and food safety/hygiene standards.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic restaurant environment flexible with working hours, including weekends and public holidays.

• Familiarity with POS systems/restaurant software and basic financial reporting, or willingness to learn.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead and shape the operations of a growing, vibrant caf/restaurant with a unique brunch-to-dinner concept

• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)

• Staff meals/dining discounts/employee benefits (details to be discussed)

• A supportive, collaborative team environment, with opportunities for growth and professional development

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